MP urges Union Labour Minister to expedite swift take over of ESI Hospital in Mangaluru by ESIC
The MP said that as required, Karnataka government has constituted Karnataka ESI Society to enable the ESIC to take over the ESI Hospital in Mangaluru
Byrathi Basavaraj remanded into seven days CID custody in Bikla Shiva murder case
Basavaraj was arrested by CID officials at the Bengaluru airport arrival terminal soon after he landed from Ahmedabad, following the rejection of his bail plea by the Supreme Court on February 12, 2026
Soap opera over soap: Why Karnataka politics is in a lather over iconic Mysuru brand
At the heart of the row is Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), the government-owned company that manufactures Mysuru Sandal Soap. Founded during the reign of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, the brand is not merely a commercial product. For many Kannadigas, it is an aromatic symbol of heritage. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP K Sudhakar accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of displaying what he called an anti-Kannada mindset.
Tamil Nadu Tops In Hiring Professors Of Practice, Followed By Maharashtra & Gujarat: UGC
New Delhi: Tamil Nadu is leading the way in hiring industry experts as professors of practice in its Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to impart real-world experiences in the classroom. The state is followed by Maharashtra and Gujarat, according to UGC data. The University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2022 released guidelines to hire professors of practice (PoP) at HEIs to inject professional acumen into classroom environments, in order to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The position is strictly temporary and does not displace sanctioned posts. Eligibility demands a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience - ideally in senior positions. According to the data, 1,841 PoPs have been hired by 349 HEIs so far, the maximum of them being in Tamil Nadu (395). US: 22-Year-Old IIT Madras Alumnus Saketh Sreenivasaiah Found Dead 6 Days After Going Missing In California While 193 PoPs have been hired in Maharashtra (193), Gujarat and Karnataka have appointed 179 and 170 professionals, respectively. Leading the way in hiring industry professionals in the academic workforce are private universities, while the central universities have hired only 15 PoPs so far. In contrast, deemed-to-be universities have made 699 appointments, private universities have reached 715, state universities added 212 PoPs, and colleges have employed 200 PoPs. India's higher education landscape includes 56 central, 460 state, 128 deemed-to-be, and 510 private universities, together with more than 45,000 colleges, signalling the limited diffusion of PoP appointments at central universities. Engineering Meets Devotion: NIT Warangal Hostel Students Unite for Weekly Hanuman Chalisa In order to bring in distinguished experts from various fields of engineering, science, technology, entrepreneurship, etc., and to develop courses and curriculum to meet the industry and societal needs and to enable the HEls to work with industry experts on joint research project, concept of professor of practice has been adopted, and thereby provide exposure and mentorship to students by domain experts, a senior UGC official said. The maximum duration of service of a professor of practice at a given institution should not exceed three years and is extendable by one year in exceptional cases, and the total service should not exceed four years under any circumstances, he added. The official explained that the PoP scheme provides an opportunity for those in leadership positions in different fields to come on an honorary basis so as to give back to society and contribute towards nation-building. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
Free helicopter ride for 10 students and five progressive farmers at Budanur fest, says Mandya MLA
The Budanur festival is an annual religious and cultural celebration centered around the 12-13th century Hoysala-era Ananthapadmanabha temple and Kashi Vishwanatha Temple, which draw large crowds to Budanur situated close to Mandya town
Missing married woman found safe in Kunigal, Hassan police confirm
The 29-year-old woman, who sparked fears of foul play after disappearing following a wedding, was located unharmed with a friend
2 Dead, 3 Injured In Chemical Tank Blast In Karnatakas Mandya, Case Registered
The incident occurred at Kirti Chemicals Industries near Karekate village in Mandya taluk.
Indian student found dead days after going missing in US
NEW YORK, Feb 15: A 22-year-old Indian postgraduate student who went missing in the US less than a week ago has been found dead, the Indian mission here has said. Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a student at the University of California, Berkeley, hailing from Karnataka, had been missing since Monday. In an X post , the Indian Consulate in San Francisco confirmed the recovery of his body. The Consulate deeply regrets to inform that local police have confirmed the recovery of the [] The post Indian student found dead days after going missing in US appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
From Kashi To Rameswaram: How Maha Shivratri Is Celebrated Across India
Maha Shivratri, meaning The Great Night of Shiva, is one of the most significant Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva. Celebrated every year in the month of Phalguna, the festival marks the divine union of Shiva and Parvati and symbolises spiritual awakening. Across India, devotees observe fasting, engage in nightlong prayers, and visit temples. Many keep a strict fast throughout the day, consuming only fruits and milk, while some observe a nirjala (without water) fast. The night is considered especially sacred, and devotees stay awake, chanting Om Namah Shivaya and offering prayers during the four prahars (quarters) of the night. #Mahashivratri2026 Falling on the darkest night of the waning moon, Maha Shivaratri symbolises the journey from outer noise to inner silence, where Lord Shiva is realised as the witness within. Devotees fast, hold Jagarana, practice meditation and Mantra-japa of Om Namah pic.twitter.com/eQ52kx32W7 Bharat Ki Soch (@BharatKiSoch_) February 15, 2026 Maha Shivratri celebrations across India In Varanasi (Kashi Vishwanath Temple), thousands of devotees gather for grand rituals and processions. In Ujjains Mahakaleshwar Temple, a special Bhasma Aarti is performed. Somnath in Gujarat and Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu also witness elaborate ceremonies and long queues of worshippers. In Kashmir, the festival is celebrated as Herath by Kashmiri Pandits with traditional feasts and rituals. In Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, temples are beautifully decorated, and cultural programs are organised. Meanwhile, in cities like Mumbai and Delhi, large crowds visit famous Shiva temples such as Siddhivinayak and Neelkanth Mahadev. 2026 ! 25+ Maha Shivratri Hindi Wishes, Messages & Greetings To Send Devotees On This Day Devotees practice meditation Beyond temple rituals, Maha Shivratri has a strong spiritual dimension. Many followers practice meditation and yoga, believing that the planetary alignment on this night enhances spiritual energy. In places like Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, large-scale meditation programs and cultural performances attract thousands of participants from across the world. For many, the festival is not only about celebration but also about self-discipline and inner transformation. Staying awake throughout the night symbolises overcoming ignorance and darkness. Maha Shivratri ultimately represents devotion, resilience, and the quest for higher consciousness, making it one of Indias most deeply revered spiritual observances.
Mysuru police arrest three, seize more than 40 grams of MDMA
It was found that one of them procured MDMA from an unknown person in Bengaluru through social media and later sold it in Mysuru
Saketh Engaged Less, Survived On Chips, Cookies: Roommate Recalls Last Meet With Karnataka Student
Life as an international student is tough, manThere were no signs of anything until the last 2 weeks, wrote Baneet Sidd in his post on Saketh Sreenivasaiah
Five killed several others injured as car jumps divider, crashes into a KSRTC bus
Due to the impact of the collision, the front portion of the bus was damaged and left a few passengers seated in the front rows with minor injuries
By glorifying Tipu Sultan by the AIMIM party is something to distort the history. Everyone knows that Tipu Sultan was responsible for persecuting many Hindus in the areas of Karnataka, Mysore and other places. His deeds have always been seen as anti-Hindu. The AIMIM party is trying to glorify him, and they are trying to even make him a larger figure than Veer Savarkar, Rao told ANI.
Missing Indian student found dead in United States
New York: A 22-year-old Indian postgraduate student who went missing in the US less than a week ago has been found dead, the Indian mission here has said. Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a student at the University of California, Berkeley, hailing from Karnataka, had been missing since Monday, February 9. In an X post on Saturday (local Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
A tragic road accident near Jindal on Tumakuru Road claimed five lives late Saturday night when a speeding car crashed into a divider, veered into oncoming traffic, and collided head-on with a KSRTC bus. Four car occupants died instantly, and the critically injured driver later succumbed. The bus was carrying 42 passengers, with a few sustaining minor injuries.
Indian Student From Karnataka Found Dead In California 6 Days After He Went Missing
Saketh Sreenivasaiah, who was pursuing a masters degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, went missing on February 9.
BJP MLA seeks forensic probe of Karnataka CMs signature in fake-note row
Bengaluru: A day after police registered a case over a fake note purportedly issued from the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) in Karnataka, BJP MLA V Sunil Kumar escalated his attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday, February 14, demanding a forensic probe into the document and questioning the CMOs functioning. Police registered the case against Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
MEA help sought as Indian student goes missing in California
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has sought the intervention of the Centre in connection with the case of a student from the state who has gone missing in California, US. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh has written to Vikram Misri, Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), requesting urgent assistance, the Chief Ministers Office said on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
A decade in the wild: Namma Tarzan makes forest his home, lives on leaves in Karnataka
Budan Khan Hosamani, a 34-year-old man, has lived in the forests near Ugargol village for nearly a decade, surviving on raw leaves and wild greens. Inspired by monkeys, he claims to have learned to identify edible plants, eschewing cooked food.
Summer checks in early, parts of Ktaka on heat alert
Bengaluru advocate questions man for urinating in driveway, beaten up
An assistant bank manager in Bengaluru has been arrested for stealing approximately 2.7kg of gold ornaments, valued over Rs 4 crore, from customer lockers. He allegedly used the stolen gold, pledged against loans, to fund his online gambling addiction. The theft was discovered when a customer found her ornaments missing after closing her loan.
Enforcement Directorate attaches properties of society president, CEO in Bengaluru
With Special Investment Region tag, Karnataka bets big on Devanahallis growth surge
Rohan Chandra Bhat, accused in the murder of his parents, attended their funeral in Bengaluru. He was brought from Nimhans for the ceremony. His sister Rashmi Bhat, who flew in from the US, also participated. Rohan, appearing detached, performed rituals briefly under tight security. The family and friends expressed shock and disbelief at the tragedy.
Karnataka high court OKs leave-India notice to Oz man in job visa case
With 6.8 lakh patients in 2025, Nimhans witnesses record footfall
Cybercrooks extort Rs 37 lakh from Bengaluru businessman in digital arrest scam
Court rejects bail plea of advocate accused in Biklu Shiva murder case
Karnataka among top for water-borne diseases; Bengaluru no longer immune
90% land acquisition completed for Belagavi Ring Road: Union min
Kerala SIT conducts raids in Ballari
The best kind of romance is found in married couples
Says theatre director Taher who staged his play Miya Biwi Ke Mantakha in Bengaluru
Racing is my life, but it shouldnt define everything: Kush Maini
Kush Maini speaks to us about maintaining balance, mental strength and growing up in the sport
Young flyers make Hubballis Flybrary their go-to stop; choose books over screens
PIT-NDPS Act evoked against Ballaris drug kingpin
KAS officer and village assistant arrested by Lokayukta Police in Shivamogga
BJP MP mocks at Cong govts 1,000th day event
Belagavi ESICs 100-bed hosp project stuck, patients treated in unsafe building
Cong worker murdered in Bagalkot
Man stabbed to death in Kalaburagi supermarket area
Investment fraud tops cybercrime cases in 2025 in Karnataka
DCs notice pushes Koppal DEIC towards swift launch
Jnana Sinchana for SSLC students from tomorrow
Cabinet nod to multi-tracking projects will reduce logistical cost: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the decisions of the Union Cabinet last evening will strengthen infrastructure and enhance ease of living of people. The Union Cabinet had met on Friday evening where multiple decisions were taken on infrastructure projects. In a series of posts on X, Modi said the Cabinet approval for three multi-tracking projects covering various districts across Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra and Karnataka will strengthen rail infrastructure, reduce logistic cost and create job opportunities for our youths. He also noted that the nod of the Union Cabinet for the upgrade of Dhamasiya-Bitada/ Movi and Nasarpore-Malotha sections of National Highway-56 to four-lane standard will further connectivity, especially in remote and tribal areas of Gujarat. At the same time, it will enable more people to visit Statue of Unity, he said. Modi highlighted that in a boost to 'Ease of Living' for the people of Noida, the Cabinet has approved the extension corridor
Complaint filed against fake transfer order in Karnataka chief ministers name
Missing Bengaluru student in US: CS seeks MEA intervention
On Saturday, the Consulate General of India in San Francisco confirmed that it is actively coordinating with local authorities in the United States in connection with the disappearance Saketh
Karnataka power tussle spirals into cooperative sector
Six women steal cash and gold valuables from apartment complex in Bengaluru, case registered
KKRTC bus conductor who dropped off elderly couple midway suspended
70-year-old Sangamesh and wife Annapurna, 60, natives of Kalaburgi city, boarded the bus at Yadgir bus stand on February 9 to visit Sangameshwar temple located at Sangam village
Siddaramaiah: Pro-people policiesdriving Karnatakas GDP
Ranji Trophy: Karnataka stands between Uttarakhand and a maidenfinal
Three killed, six injured in accident
Write it down, we will get 141 seats, says D.K. Shivakumar
Deputy Chief Minister seeks to know whether the BJP and the Janata Dal governments has given any such pro-people programmes
Gen Z-themed post office planned on Manasagangotri campus
Two postal outlets with caf-style spaces designed to attract students and youth were recently launched in Bengaluru
Mysuru to host All India Postal Cultural Meet from Feb 16
335 officials representing 21 postal circles from across India to participate in the five-day event
701 of 1,278 accident black spots on NH in Karnataka rectified
With 1,278 black spots, Karnataka ranks sixth among States with the highest number of accident-prone locations on National Highways in the country.
Mysuru hosts Inspiring Women to Live Fulfilling Lives summit
Siddaramaiah launches sixth guarantee, questions silence of ex-CMs over injustice to Karnataka
The mega convention of Bhoo Guarantee at Haveri coincided with the Congress governmentcompleting 1,000 days in office
High Court permits Mahashivaratri puja at dargah premises in Aland; prohibitory orders imposed
Mass rendition of Hanuman Chalisa conducted
Bengaluru-based research instituteworking on AI tool to improve spacecraft hygiene
The project by Prayoga aims to develop an AI-assisted instrument for the assessment of antibacterial efficacy of materials used in space applications
BJP MP Raghavendra ridicules Congress rally at Haveri
Petrol bunk robbed at Bilikere, two hurt
Married woman goes missing; her belongings found near Belur
Encroachment of land on Chamundi foothills cleared
Contractors to stage protest in Bengaluru on March 5 seeking clearance of pending bills
Cyclothon held in Mysuru to boost Swachh rankings awareness
Time, Speed, Distance Car Rally 3.0 from Hubballi to Goa on Feb. 21
ED attaches properties worth 16.95 crore in co-operative society scam
Karnataka Girl's Fingers Severed In School, Parents Say Staff Discarded Them
Six-year-old Chinmayi Devi lost two fingers in a door accident at a government primary school in Goolur, Tumakuru.
KVMA to host VALVX-2026 industry exhibition in Hubballi from Feb. 18
The event is aimed at creating a triangular networking platform connecting manufacturers, suppliers, and sector-specific customers, says S.K. Awati, president of KVMA
Kite festival marks colourful start to Hampi Utsav-2026
A large number of kite enthusiasts participated in the event, turning the skyline into a splash of colours with kites of varied shapes and sizes
Man stabbed to death in Kalaburagi
Girl loses 2 fingers in Karnataka school mishap,severed parts thrown into waste bin
GDS Recruitment 2026: The India Post is set to close the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 today at, February 14, 2026. Interested candidates can apply on the official website of India Post GDS at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in by adding their personal details, educational qualifications and documents required. The India Post aims to fill 28,686 Gramin Dak Sevak positions across various positions such as Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak, and Branch Postmaster GDS Recruitment 2026: Important Dates GDS Recruitment 2026 Last date to apply: February 14, 2026 GDS Recruitment 2026 Last date to make the payment: February 16, 2026 GDS Recruitment 2026 Correction window: February 18 to 19, 2026 GDS Recruitment 2026: How to apply? Candidates need to follow the steps given below to apply for the recruitment. Step 1: Go to the official website of India Post GDS at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Step 2: Complete the registration process with basic details and get the username and password Step 3: After that, complete the online application, attach the required documents, pay, and submit. Step 4: Save the confirmation page to your computer and print it out for future use. Direct link to apply for India Post GDS Recruitment2026 GDS Recruitment 2026: Application Fees General / OBC - Rs 100/- SC / ST / PH - Rs 0/- All Female Candidates - Rs 0/- GDS Recruitment 2026: Vacancies Distribution Candidates can check out the state-wise distribution of the GDS Recruitment 2026: Andhra Pradesh: 1,060 Assam: 639 Bihar: 1,347 Chhattisgarh: 1,155 Delhi: 42 Gujarat: 1,830 Haryana: 270 Himachal Pradesh: 520 Jammu & Kashmir: 267 Jharkhand: 908 Karnataka: 1,023 Kerala: 1,691 Madhya Pradesh: 2,120 Maharashtra: 3,553 North Eastern: 1,014 Odisha: 1,191 Punjab: 262 Rajasthan: 634 Tamil Nadu: 2,009 Telangana: 609 Uttar Pradesh: 3,169 Uttarakhand: 445 West Bengal: 2,982 Total Vacancies: 28,740
SC examines whether married man in a live-in relationship can face dowry harassment charges
The Supreme Court is examining whether a married man in a live-in relationship can face dowry harassment charges based on a complaint from his partner. This comes after a doctor challenged a Karnataka High Court order that rejected his plea to quash criminal proceedings. The court will determine if Section 498A of the IPC applies to such relationships.
R. Ashoka urges Siddaramaiah to earmark Rs 15,000 crore for backward regions
Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to allocate at least Rs 15,000 crore in the upcoming Karnataka Budget. He called for a separate and exclusive allocation, warning against merging funds from other departments or development boards to inflate figures.
Purva Silversky Hebbagodi South Bangalore - A Premium Residential Landmark
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 14: Purva Silversky is one of the biggest launch in Hebbagodi, South Bangalore. Purvankara builder has been in to real estate since last three decades delivering top quality gated community apartments all across South India. Purva Silversky is a perfect blend of connectivity, comfort and luxury. Normally with other builders, the standard UDS is around 20-25% while with this particular community, you are getting 45% UDS which gives you low density living.
Who Is Saketh Sreenivasaiah? 22-Year-Old Student From Karnataka Goes Missing In California
California : A 22-year-old Indian student from Karnataka, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, at the University of California, Berkeley, has been reported missing since Tuesday. He was last seen near Lake Anza in the Berkeley Hills. The Indian Consulate General in San Francisco tweeted on Saturday that it is in touch with Sreenivasaiah's family and the local authorities concerned to help locate him. Authorities have classified him as an at-risk missing person. US: 22-Year-Old Indian Student Saketh Sreenivasaiah Disappears In Berkeley; Search Intensifies In The East Bay Area Who Is Saketh Sreenivasaiah? Saketh Sreenivasaiah is an Indian student from Karnataka who moved to the United States to pursue higher education. He is a postgraduate student at UC Berkeley and previously completed his engineering degree at Indian Institute of Technology Madras. Sreenivasaiahs roommate, Baneet Singh, posted on LinkedIn seeking help to find the 22-year-old. Im a Masters student in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department at UC Berkeley, with an undergraduate degree from IIT Madras. Im passionate about deep-tech innovations in soft and active materials, semiconductors and advanced materials, reads his LinkedIn bio. The Berkeley Police Department described the 22-year-old as being 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing about 160 pounds (73 kg), SFGate reported. Consulate General Of India Reacts Reacting to the incident Consulate General Of India posted on X, Consulate General of India in San Francisco is deeply concerned about the disappearance of Saketh Sreenivasaiah, an Indian post-graduate student of University of California, Berkeley, hailing from Karnataka, the Consulate said on Friday in a post. Consulate General of India in San Francisco is deeply concerned about the disappearance of Saketh Sreenivasaiah, an Indian post-graduate student of UC Berkeley, hailing from the State of Karnataka. The Consulate is in touch with the family and also is in contact with the India in San Francisco (@CGISFO) February 14, 2026 The Consulate is in touch with the family and also is in contact with the concerned local authorities to locate the student, it added. Upset About Relationship Saketh Sreenivasaiah, 22, was reportedly upset about a relationship, police said. His backpack, containing his passport and laptop, was found on a doorstep in the Park Hills neighbourhood next to Tilden Regional Park.
Former Indian captain and legendary batter Rahul Dravid has expressed his deep gratitude to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) for naming a stand after him at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The honor was bestowed alongside his former teammate Anil Kumble to mark the stadium's 50th anniversary as an international venue.
3 Killed as Jeep Hits Culvert in Nagarkurnool
Victims, including two women from Karnataka, were en route to Srisailam when the accident occurred in Oorkonda mandal.
Cabinet clears Rs 18,509 crore Rail projects, expansion of Noida Metro
The Union Cabinet has approved three major railway projects worth over Rs 18,000 crore. These projects will add nearly 400 km to the rail network across Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. They aim to boost capacity, lower logistics costs, and improve connectivity. The initiatives are expected to be completed by 2030-31 and will create significant employment opportunities.
Over 2,800 Vacancies In All India Services; IFoS Worst Hit, Govt Tells Parliament
New Delhi: More than 2,800 posts are lying vacant in the three All India Services - IAS, IPS and Indian Forest Service (IFoS) - with the IAS alone facing a shortage of 1,300 officers, the government informed Parliament on Thursday. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said that as per the Civil List compiled on January 1, 2025, there are 1,300 vacancies in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), 505 in the Indian Police Service (IPS) and 1,029 in the Indian Forest Service (IFoS). According to the data, the IAS has a vacancy rate of about 18.9 per cent, with 1,300 posts vacant out of a sanctioned strength of 6,877. The IPS has around 9.9 per cent vacancies, with 505 unfilled against 5,099 sanctioned posts. US: 22-Year-Old Indian Student Saketh Sreenivasaiah Disappears In Berkeley; Search Intensifies In The East Bay Area The IFoS is the worst hit, with 1,029 vacancies out of 3,193 sanctioned posts - translating into a vacancy rate of approximately 32.2 per cent. Overall, across the three All India Services, 2,834 posts are vacant out of a combined sanctioned strength of 15,169, reflecting an overall vacancy rate of nearly 18.7 per cent. The total authorised strength of IAS officers across cadres is 6,877, against which 5,577 officers are in position. In the IPS, 4,594 officers are in place against a sanctioned strength of 5,099, while in the IFoS, 2,164 officers are in position against 3,193 sanctioned posts. Cadre-wise data placed in the reply shows that Uttar Pradesh, which has the highest authorised strength of 652 IAS posts, has 571 officers in position. In Madhya Pradesh, 391 IAS officers are in place against a sanctioned strength of 459, while Maharashtra has 359 officers against 435 sanctioned posts. Indian Students Going Abroad For Higher Education Drop From 9.08 Lakh In 2023 To 6.26 Lakh In 2025 Similarly, in the IPS, states such as Bihar, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu also show shortfalls between authorised strength and officers in position. The IFoS has seen particularly high vacancies, with several states reporting sizeable gaps between sanctioned and filled posts. Responding to a separate part of the question, the minister said that during the last five years (Civil Services Examination 2020 to 2024), a total of 245 OBC, 135 SC and 67 ST candidates were appointed to the IAS through direct recruitment. In the IPS, 255 OBC, 141 SC and 71 ST candidates were appointed, while in the IFoS, 231 OBC, 95 SC and 48 ST candidates joined during the same period. The data was shared in response to a question by CPI-M member John Brittas on the sanctioned strength, officers in position, representation of reserved categories and vacancies in the All India Services. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
Ranji Trophy Semis: J&K, Uttarakhand Eye Giant-Killing Acts
Kolkata, Feb 14: First-time semifinalists Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand will look to extend their dream runs when they take on heavyweights Bengal and Karnataka respectively in the Ranji Trophy semifinals beginning on Sunday. Jammu and Kashmir scripted history by reaching their maiden semifinal with a 56-run win over Madhya Pradesh in Indore, marking their deepest run in the competition since their debut in 1959-60. Seamer Auqib Nabi was the architect of that victory, returning match figures of 12 for [] The post Ranji Trophy Semis: J&K, Uttarakhand Eye Giant-Killing Acts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Student from Karnataka studying at UC Berkeley reported missing in U.S.
The Consulate is in touch with the family and also is in contact with the concerned local authorities to locate the student, says Indian consulate in San Francisco
Mortal remains of Bengaluru techie shot dead in Canada to reach India on February 16
The body of Chandan Kumar, a 37-year-old Indian IT professional tragically shot in Toronto, Canada, is set to arrive in Bengaluru on February 16. BJP MP K Sudhakar confirmed the repatriation efforts, expressing gratitude to the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian officials for their swift action in bringing the mortal remains home.
KCET 2026 registration deadline extended till this date: Check official notice here
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has extended the KCET 2026 registration deadline to February 22, 2026, and the application fee payment to February 24, 2026. This decision was made to accommodate a large number of student requests for more time. The KCET 2026 examination is scheduled for April 23 and April 24.
Indian student goes missing in US
NEW YORK, Feb 14: A 22-year-old Indian postgraduate student has gone missing in the US state of California, prompting efforts by authorities to locate him. Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a UC Berkeley student hailing from Karnataka, disappeared on Tuesday, local media reported, quoting the police. His backpack, with his passport and laptop, was found on a doorstep in the Park Hills neighbourhood, The Berkeley Scanner news portal reported. The Indian consulate in San Francisco expressed deep concern about his disappearance. deeply concerned [] The post Indian student goes missing in US appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
